Early-stage relationship intensity is fueled by dopamine, not attachment security. This reward-based activation creates ...

We've been sold the idea that passionate, dramatic relationships are the ones worth having. The kind where emotions run high, ...

My last (failed) relationship, it turns out, is a psychological cliché, which is disheartening but at least it gives me plenty of company. If you’d peeked through my windows, you would have seen ...

Romantic relationships often develop recurring patterns that can impact their health and longevity. Recognizing these patterns serves as the first step toward creating more positive relationship ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. A “hot-and-cold” relationship refers to a dynamic where one ...